First, I want to give you some information about the #1452 Lever Switch. On a three way Lever Switch each position is 30° from the center position. The mounting holes on the switch take a 6/32 Machine Screw and are secured to the mounting plate. Early Fender Broadcasters, Esquires & Telecasters used a Round Head-Slotted Machine Screw. Later Telecasters & Esquires used a Phillip Pan Head Screw and currently a Round Head Phillips excluding the Vintage Re-issues. Early Stratocasters used an Oval Head Phillips. The Centralab 1452 Lever Switch is available in many music stores and can be ordered through AllParts. Their part number for the 3 Way Lever is EP-0075-000 and the 5 Way Lever is EP-0076-000. Centralab no longer makes the switch and now it’s being manufactured by Electroswitch-2010 Yonkers Road-Raleigh, NC 27604 (919-833-0707). The lever switch is a 222 series and the catalog number is still #1452 (Shorting). They also sell the Telecaster (new style) oval knob (Push-on) and the part number is P-193.

Mechanical Information:

Construction: Open eyeleted.

Mounting: Two hole (6/32 Machine Screw).

Index: Cam and roller with coil spring.

Index Life: 25,000 cycles minimum.

Index Angle: Spring return and positive, 30?.

Index Stops: Fixed.

Stop Strength: 25 in. lb. minimum.

Index Torque: Standard. Switches have lowest practical torque consistent with crisp detenting (detaining or holding in place) and smooth reliable operation.

Materials and Finishes:

All metal parts are non-corrosive materials or suitably plated to prevent rust or corrosion.

Clips and Rotor Contacts: They are precision stamped and made of brass and silver plated to keep from oxidizing, make good contact and ease in soldering.

Insulation: The material is a Phenolic, using Standard NEMA XXXP, MIL-1-3115P, Type BPEP.

Knob Shaft:The dimensions for the knob shaft are .050″± .003″ X .187″± X .005″. The knob shaft length is .312″± .005″. The depth of the switch from the mounting surface is 1.30″ Max.